For me, it all starts by carefully view my own life and begin to examine things that interest me, and I am passionate about. Then I can do my best. One of the strengths I noticed that I have is to encourage others. In Romans:12, Paul talks about the seven responses to see the world and its pain. In my case, I identified with those who those in who encourage others. I don’t think of myself as the master of the language as the book said, but I believe God gave the ability to speak from the heart and to be sensitive to the need of others. “All of us are called to encourage one another. But the pattern of some reflects a deep-felt conviction that encouragement is fundamental to the world experiencing peace, justice, and transformation.”
In The Sermon on the Mount and Romans twelve, Jesus and Paul teach that we must love our enemies. As a kid I just brushed off the idea as a normal thing. I realize now what a crazy idea Paul and Jesus are teaching. No one goes out and turns the other cheek or feeds someone they hate; unless they are trying to be like Jesus or are following another religion that teaches these ideas. I personally struggle with turning the other cheek immensely. I retaliate verbally and i’m usually not very nice. I don’t love my enemies and don’t see how Paul and Jesus were able to love their enemies. I understand how Jesus did it but Paul is not God in the flesh. I know he saw a light on the way to Damascus and heard a voice from heaven but being able to love
“We all long to be in the flourishing section, but we stay in the safe section”(Mr. Mustard.) I want to be able to stand up for what is right no matter who it is for or when it is. “ For I know the plans I have for you, Declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future(Bible Gateway.) This is has helped through this year because it has helped me to know that I am the temple of God and I am the body of Christ. I know that my plans and God’s plans are different. I learned that through this year. I always wanted to make my own plans like I will study this or I want to do this. But it I have found out that it doesn't work that way. I know I have to believe in him and he will show me the way. “Also tht I am the body of Christ, when God looks down onto this earth, He will look down on us and see the image of Christ in us”(Pastor Matt.) That just blew my mind, I don’t know why, but it did. That is why I want to grow more in my faith and my action because we all are made in Christ image, and we should fulfill
through this and helping me find the strength and ability to accomplish this. It has always been my
The Acts of Paul and Thecla, a second century Christian document, relates the story of how St.
The Acts of Paul and Thecla follow the story of a young girl, Thecla, who at first is the embodiment of the perfect, chaste daughter who later decides to run off and defy social norms. Dating to the second century, this text is thought to have been written down by a presbyter however was performed orally before that. Those that passed down this tale of Thecla are thought to be mainly women, as the subject is women-centered and would have been relatable. Although this text got its beginnings as an oral tale, there would have been historical information contained inside. Thecla is a figure that courageously defies the social order and opts out of the ascetic Christian community which were common themes in the Apocryphal Acts of the second and
When God created the world, he clearly set the limits. To our wellbeing, to the good course of this life, they were established. These limits were described to the forefathers by God through Moses (see the full history in the book of Exodus, the second book of your Bible), but was even written within our minds, carved in our conscience, either approving or condemning us about what is right or wrong. Unfortunately, these limits have been constantly broken.
“And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability” Acts 2:4 (NLT).
NT2200-Week Four Philippians Function Discussion The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians has many themes throughout it covering topics such as an attitude of gratitude, unity among the brethren, joy in spite of suffering, and confidence in Christ. However, the theme of joy and rejoicing seems to be primarily the thought Paul is expressing in Chapter One verse four and continues to be expressed with gratitude and love for the Philippians who have shown Paul great love in supporting him during his time of incarceration. Thomas G. Gombis (2010) states, “This is one of Paul’s most personal letters, written to a church that was founded during his second journey and that he had visited during his third journey (Acts 20:3,6). The Philippian church
Disability and mental illness are subjects that many people do not have much knowledge about. The topic makes some people uncomfortable. For some, the “R” word is just a word, holding no offensive meaning until it affects you or someone in your life personally. Growing up having a cousin with autism has allowed me to see first hand that people with disabilities may have to face more challenges in everyday life, but they are just like the rest of us.
The account of Saint Thecla, as found in the literary piece, The Acts of Paul and Thecla, reveal the fervid passion of a woman in her pursuit of the monotheistic God, risking life and limb on her quest to make His gospel known. While the woman herself remains in question, her legacy continues as a strong representation of the role of women in the early Church – a position often denied to many women by the patriarchal nature of the institution. Thecla defied the early leaders, pushing herself into a realm where only men had dared to enter, and succeeded in bringing an entire region under the wing of her Christian religion. Thecla was a leader, a visionary – but, first and foremost, she was a woman.
Romans chapter twelve verses one and two provide key spiritual advice that is still useful today. At the time, Paul, the author of Romans, was writing to the people of Rome and urged them to turn away from their desires of the world to God’s desires for them. Today, Paul’s advice is still important because there is constant temptation that will lead people away from God. God’s plan for his people is not going to be exactly what they want, but it will lead them to heaven which is the ultimate goal. Paul’s spiritual guidance of turning our focus from the world to God’s plan was helpful in converting early Christians and is helpful when dealing with current issues.
In Matthew 5-7 Jesus speaks about many points that relate with Romans 12. Both sections provide information that you could only assume to be very important since it is displayed multiple times in God's book. One of the points made in the book of Matthew is about salt and light. While Jesus was talking to the crowds, he exclaims, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Jesus wanted us to take this analogy to heart by understanding that we are “the salt of the earth.” We are supposed to be the flavor of life. The salt that blends so much more flavor into the mix. By spreading what we believe in Christ,
Today, we want to continue to look at Romans chapter 7. Romans 6 and 7 are talking about sanctification. After we were justified, we are on the way of sanctification. After I received Jesus, I became a Christian, how should I live my life? What will happen during this process? Apostle Paul is constantly talking about this in chapter 6 and chapter 7. In Chapter 6 he used the metaphor of baptism to explain that we are dead to sin and alive in Christ. Just like we are buried and raised from the death, we may live a new life rather than be bound by the past. In Chapter 7, Paul used the metaphor of marriage to explain that we are not bound by the past relationships. We need to be clear
Apostle Paul began Romans 12 with his advice to the Christians at Rome to live a dedicated life to God. He ended this chapter with a number of principles for love life.
Biblical writing tends to have strict laws about sex and sexuality and how it was expressed and universally accepted. The Pauline Epistles, or Paul’s views, had unique views on sex because he completely distrusted gender as a whole and because he believed that there would be an apocalypse. Many of Paul’s ideas were widely accepted back than because they explained may things that people could not, for instance it explains homosexuality. Today, the laws are seen differently and in some cases interpreted much more literally than they were back then. It is likely that ideas have changed either because people have become more understanding and accepting of others or because we no longer view sex and sexuality as a thing to be ashamed of. This new age of interpretation is seen in the way homosexuality is accepted today, submission of the wife to the husband in some religious dominations, and the ideal of marriage and its sexual implications.